A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8635804 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89696614 epoch_slot_no: 99814 block_no: 8635627 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 12851 time: 2023-04-12 01:28:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4def815aac78f4a4e9511a512897444598252e503c4714b3b8b807258f59b13Block Operator
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